Thursday is the first day of the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship, which is being held in Ostrava and Trinec, Czech Republic.
Schedule
Russia vs. Czech Republic, 9 a.m. ET (NHLN)
Switzerland vs. Kazakhstan, 9 a.m. ET
United States vs. Canada, 1 p.m. ET (NHLN)
Sweden vs. Finland, 1 p.m. ET
What to expect
The U.S. and Canada will play on the first day of the WJC after not playing at all in 2019. U.S. GM John Vanbiesbrouck called it “a real benchmark game.”
Spencer Knight is ready to play a lead role in goal for the United States after watching as the third goalie at the 2019 WJC. Mike Morreale explains
Playing with discipline, consistency at center and a team-first mentality will be important for the U.S. in its opener against Canada, according to NHL Network analyst Dave Starman in his latest Three Keys
Canada forward Alexis Lafreniere is one of the top 2020 NHL Draft prospects who will be playing in the tournament. Get to know some of them here
Scott Sandelin is relishing a second opportunity to coach the United States. He discusses the opportunity, and so much more, in a Q & A with Mike Morreale.
Check out all the players, including some top NHL prospects, playing in the World Junior Championship
Who will win the 2020 World Junior Championship? Check out the NHL.com predictions.
